Study location	Poland, Gliwice
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	1,5 years / 3 semesters (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	€1,500 per semester Tuition fee (1500€) for 1st semester (1400€) for each subsequent semester
Application fee	€18 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) with transcript of records Bachelor Degree diploma in Energy and Environmental Engineering (Biotechnology major). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: Polish / English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English English language proficency at B2 level.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

Graduates with a specialty Biofuels are qualified specialists of technology serving the production of components for biofuels. Their skills are associated with the production of electric power and heat based on biofuels as well as with the processing of biofuels. They understand the theoretical principles of the processes of both production and combustion of biofuels. They are well prepared in terms of data processing, electronic control and programming of technological processes in the related industry. The knowledge and skills in the use of plants and micro-organisms can be utilized in the technological processes of production and use of biofuels. In addition, the developed soft skills are apparent in their communication, teamwork, entrepreneurship and self-presentation, much desired on the labor market.

Programme structure

Main Courses
• Experimental Methodology
• Ecological, social and economic aspects of biotechnology
• Technologies for power and heat production
• Conventional and renewable fuels
• Thermal technology
• Basics of microbiological and biochemical processes
• Automatic control systems
• Plant molecular biology and physiology
• Fuel processing technologies
• Combustion processes and technologies
• Energy crops
• Biofuels production technologies
• Control of biotechnical systems
• Computer methods in engineering
• The use of biofuels in electric energy production
• Molecular biology in microbial biocenoses monitoring
• Computer aided optimization
• Biobussines projects management
• Biobussines and bioeconomics